Cookie Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2026 | Last Updated: June 12, 2026

1. About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by Wing Snob (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"), accessible at mealwingsnob.rest. This policy is designed to provide you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies and similar tracking technologies we use when you visit our website, place an online order, or interact with our digital services.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), we will seek your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw your consent at any time using the methods described in this policy.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to enhance user experience, and to provide information to website owners and operators.

When you visit mealwingsnob.rest, our web server sends a cookie to your device. Your browser stores this file, and the next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server. This process allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visits or preferences.

2.1 How Cookies Work

Cookies contain small amounts of data — often an anonymous unique identifier — and are stored in your browser's designated folder or database. They do not typically contain personal information that directly identifies you, although they can be combined with other information to create a profile of your interests and behavior.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as first-party cookies) or by third-party services that the website uses, such as advertising networks or analytics providers (known as third-party cookies). Each cookie has a lifespan — some expire when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when your browser session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and device settings to create a unique identifier.

All references to "cookies" in this policy include these similar tracking technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on mealwingsnob.rest into four main types based on their purpose:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without them, certain parts of the site — such as the online ordering system, shopping cart, or secure login — would not work properly. These cookies do not collect any information that could be used for marketing or to track your activity across other websites. Because they are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent under applicable law.

Examples include: session management cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies, and cookies that remember items in your cart.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our site so that we can provide a better experience for all users. These cookies track things like which pages are most visited, how long users spend on each page, and any error messages encountered.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect this data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions and transmit the collected data to Google's servers in the United States. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly. Examples include cookies that remember your language preferences, location settings, or previously viewed menu items.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are typically set by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook) with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, the sharing of data through advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. California residents have the right to opt out of such activities. Please see Section 6 for more details.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on mealwingsnob.rest. Please note that this list may be updated periodically as we add or remove services and features.

Cookie Name Provider Type Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Distinguishes between users and sessions. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate and limit the collection of data on high-traffic websites. 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Advertising Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Advertising Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites. 3 months
PHPSESSID Wing Snob Essential Preserves user session state across page requests on the server side. Required for the website to function correctly. Session
cart_session Wing Snob Essential Maintains the contents of your food order cart so items are preserved as you browse the menu and proceed to checkout. Session
user_preferences Wing Snob Functional Stores your preferences such as selected location, preferred language, and dietary filters to personalize your browsing experience. 6 months
cookie_consent Wing Snob Essential Stores your cookie consent preferences so that you are not asked to consent on every page visit. 1 year
_uetsid Microsoft Bing Ads Advertising Collects data on visitor behavior from multiple websites, in order to present more relevant advertisements. 1 day
NID Google Functional Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted advertisements. 6 months

* This table is updated regularly. The cookies listed above are representative and the full list may vary based on your geographic location and the features you use.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We use a number of third-party services on our website that may place cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for the data they collect.

5.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads. Google may use the data collected through their cookies for their own purposes, including personalizing ads across the web. Google LLC is based in the United States and processes data in accordance with its Privacy Policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook)

We use the Meta Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize campaigns, build targeted audiences, and remarket to people who have already taken some action on our website. Meta's data policy is available at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.

5.3 Online Ordering and Payment Processors

Our online food ordering system may be powered by third-party platforms that use their own cookies to process orders securely, prevent fraud, and manage payment transactions. These essential cookies are required for the ordering process to work correctly.

6. Your Rights and How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing, limiting, or disabling cookies. Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website, including your ability to place online orders.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Here are links to instructions for the most common browsers:

For mobile devices, you can manage cookie settings through your device's browser app settings or through your operating system's privacy controls.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from specific third-party providers using the following tools:

6.3 California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights

California residents also have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about them
  • Know whether their personal information is sold or shared, and to whom
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising any CCPA/CPRA rights

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to refuse or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to add items to your cart, complete an online order, or access secure areas of the site.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to monitor website performance or improve user experience based on usage data. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Personalized features may not work. You may need to re-enter preferences (such as your location or dietary filters) every time you visit the site.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly as frequency capping features will not work.

8. Data Retention and Cookie Lifespan

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie:

  • Session Cookies: These temporary cookies expire and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. They are used to carry information across pages during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period defined in the cookie itself. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them. Persistent cookies on our site range in duration from 1 minute (for rate-limiting cookies like _gat) to up to 2 years (for analytics cookies like _ga).

You can delete all cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser settings. Please note that this will also remove cookies set by other websites you have visited.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and tracking technologies we use, changes in applicable law, or updates to our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:

Wing Snob — Cookie Policy Inquiries

We are committed to responding to all cookie-related inquiries in a timely manner. If you are a California resident exercising your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please indicate this in your communication so we can process your request appropriately under the required timelines.